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NewsMay 22, 2019

California sues to prevent withholding of high-speed rail funds

Filed in federal court in San Francisco, the suit claims the U.S. DOT lacks authority to withhold the $929 million it was due.

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NewsMay 17, 2019

FRA cancels $928M California high-speed rail grant

The FRA added it continues to consider all options regarding the return of $2.5 billion in ARRA funds awarded to CHSRA.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

FTA announces $423M in bus funding

Projects eligible for this funding opportunity include those that would replace, rehabilitate, lease, or purchase buses and related equipment.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Feds cancel $929 million in grant funds for California's high-speed rail

U.S. DOT is also actively exploring legal options to seek the return of $2.5 billion in federal funds.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2019

FHWA awards $10M to 7 states to test new ways to fund highways

The program’s goal is to allow states to test user-based alternatives to support the Highway Trust Fund.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2019

Portland streetcar system lands FTA grant

The grant is part of the FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, which funds land use and transportation planning along fixed-guideway transit investments.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Metrolink awarded $91.2M in state funds for rail safety upgrades

Will be used for program to build infrastructure to boost regional passenger rail service frequency to at least 30 minutes systemwide.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2018

Flint MTA awarded grant for 'Vets to Wellness' program

Partnering with other groups to provide health and wellness transportation to the veteran communities throughout the region.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2018

FTA awards $84M in low-, no-emission bus funding

Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses that are powered by modern systems such as hybrid or battery-electric engines, as well as related infrastructure investments.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2018

SARTA-led consortium seeks grant to increase sustainability

If approved, the grant will provide the funds needed to take the project from an exciting vision to a job-creating, pollution-reducing reality within five years.

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